Chigozie Ohaka

06:53

U.S. Deportations

Judge clears way for Trump administration to end deportation protections for Ethiopians

A federal judge has allowed the Trump administration to move forward with ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for thousands of Ethiopian nationals living in the United States, removing one of the last major legal obstacles to a broader effort to roll back humanitarian immigration protections.

21:27

Kabul Explosion

Dozens of children injured in explosion at Kabul education centre

At least 42 children were injured in an explosion at an educational centre in western Kabul on Monday, sparking international calls for a full investigation.

09:52

Jason Arday

Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, found dead

Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor at the centre of a plagiarism row, has been found dead. He was appointed Cambridge's youngest ever Black professor in 2023, but quit on 5 August, after being accused of lifting passages from his PhD from the work of other academics. 

09:20

Trump Somali Deportation

Judge allows Trump administration to end deportation protections for Somalis

A federal court has allowed the Trump administration to move forward with ending temporary immigration protections for Somali nationals living in the United States, a decision that could leave more than 1,000 people vulnerable to deportation.

07:35

World News

UN report says $50 million hostage ransom boosted al Qaeda-linked militants in West Africa

A ransom payment estimated at $50 million for the release of a hostage held by al Qaeda-linked militants in Mali has significantly strengthened the group's operations across West Africa and provided funding to other branches of the global extremist network, according to a United Nations report.

06:25

Trump - U.S. Navy

Back to Steam: Trump orders reversal on U.S. Navy carrier technology

President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. Navy to abandon its next planned electromagnetic aircraft launch system and return to steam-powered catapults on a future aircraft carrier, while also authorising limited overseas ship construction to help address naval capacity shortfalls.

05:37

Cuba - Dominican Republic

Cuba accuses Dominican Republic of yielding to U.S. pressure after diplomat expulsions

A diplomatic dispute has erupted between Cuba and the Dominican Republic after Santo Domingo ordered the withdrawal of several Cuban diplomats and their family members, prompting a sharp response from Havana.

05:05

Brazil U.S. Tariff

Brazil considers broader retaliation as tariff row with U.S. deepens

Brazil has taken the first formal step towards potential retaliatory action against the United States following the Trump administration's decision to impose new tariffs on Brazilian exports, signalling a further deterioration in relations between the two countries.

04:26

USS Abraham Lincoln

Questions mount over conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday that reports about poor conditions aboard aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East were "completely misrepresented."

05:44

Leavitt Steps Down

Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House press secretary

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her post at the end of August, marking the departure of one of President Donald Trump's closest and most visible advisers just months before the midterm elections.

05:23

Truth Social Lawsuit

Media groups sue Trump over paid early-access Truth Social feed

A new lawsuit is challenging a paid Truth Social service that gives subscribers early access to posts from U.S. President Donald Trump and other senior officials, reigniting debate over whether government information can be distributed through a platform that financially benefits the president.

04:48

Gabala Fest 2026

Where the world meets through culture: Inside the Gabala International Music Festival

Each summer, Gabala becomes a gathering point for artists, musicians and audiences from across Azerbaijan and beyond.

04:46

Türkiye PKK Law

Türkiye's new PKK law explained

Türkiye's parliament has approved legislation laying out how the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) could formally disarm and dissolve, marking a significant step in Ankara's latest effort to bring an end to one of the country's longest-running conflicts.

16:35

Zangezur Corridor

Azerbaijan's Aliyev outlines broader vision for Zangezur Corridor beyond transport links

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has outlined an expanded vision for the Zangezur Corridor, describing it not simply as a transport route connecting mainland Azerbaijan with the Nakhchivan exclave, but as a future platform for energy, telecommunications and wider regional integration.

14:06

Taiwan China Drills

Taiwan accuses China of trying to assert control through planned naval drill

Taiwan has criticised a planned joint naval exercise involving China and Indonesia near its eastern waters, describing it as a politically charged move designed to strengthen Beijing's claims over areas surrounding the island.

06:29

U.S. Midterms

Judge blocks Trump-backed mail voting measure ahead of U.S. midterms

A U.S. federal judge has halted a key part of President Donald Trump's effort to tighten rules around mail-in voting, dealing another legal setback to the administration's attempts to expand federal involvement in election oversight ahead of November's congressional elections.

05:05

Lebanon Death Penalty

Lebanon abolishes death penalty in historic first for the Middle East

Lebanon has become the first country in the Middle East to formally abolish the death penalty, marking a significant shift in the region's human rights landscape after years of debate over capital punishment.

05:20

Nvidia AI Investors

The $500 billion bet on AI: Nvidia and investors join forces

Nvidia is teaming up with some of the biggest names in global finance in a move that underscores how artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming one of the world's most sought-after investment themes.

04:37

Social Media Lawsuits

U.S. court allows youth addiction lawsuits against Meta, TikTok and Google to proceed

Thousands of lawsuits accusing some of the world's biggest social media companies of designing platforms that keep young users hooked can now move forward after a U.S. appeals court rejected an attempt to halt the litigation.

04:06

Oman Oil Leak

Russian oil tanker leak raises alarm near Oman's wildlife reserve

A growing oil spill from a stranded tanker carrying nearly one million barrels of Russian crude has raised environmental concerns off the coast of Oman, where authorities are racing to contain a slick that now covers hundreds of square kilometres near a protected marine reserve.

03:59

World News

Trump moves to cut recommended U.S. childhood vaccines from 18 to 11

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order calling for a reduction in the number of vaccines routinely recommended for children and endorsing changes to how some immunisations are administered, reigniting debate over U.S. vaccine policy and public health.

18:58

TRIPP at one

TRIPP marks first year: What has been achieved and what comes next

One year after its launch, the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) has emerged as one of the most significant diplomatic and economic initiatives in the South Caucasus, linking peace efforts between Armenia and Azerbaijan with expanding trade and regional connectivity.

17:11

Azerbaijan Armenia Ties

One year after Washington: Azerbaijan and Armenia's progress on the road to peace

A year ago, in the State Dining Room of the White House, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev shook hands over a peace framework that for about three decades, many thought was impossible.

20:12

Ukraine Defence

Ukraine warns air defences weakening as Russia builds missile stockpile

Ukraine has warned that its ability to defend against Russian missile attacks is weakening as Moscow appears to be expanding its missile arsenal ahead of a possible winter campaign targeting critical infrastructure.